An antique coffer is a type of chest or box that is used for storage and dates back to ancient times.

In medieval times, coffers were used as a form of furniture and were placed in churches, castles, and manors. They were used to store valuable items such as documents, money, and jewellery. They were also used as a seating area, as the lid could be opened and used as a seat.

The term "coffer" is derived from the Latin word "cofia" which means "basket" and they were used for storing clothes and other personal items They were typically made of wood, oak, walnut, and pine. Oak was a popular choice for its durability, strength and resistance to decay. It was also used for its decorative properties as the wood grain can be very attractive. Walnut was also a desirable wood, as it was harder, more durable and more expensive more...

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An iron-bound 'Armada' strong box, French 17th/18th century, 70…

French 17th/18th Century Iron-Bound Armada Strong Box, 70 cm Wide

An iron-bound 'Armada' strong box, French 17th/18th century, 70 cm wide, 47 cm deep 46 cm high

Victorian dome top sea trunk used in the movie 'The Bounty',…

The Bounty Movie Prop: Victorian Dome Top Sea Trunk

Victorian dome top sea trunk used in the movie 'The Bounty', Victorian dome top sea trunk used in the movie 'The Bounty'. Provenance: Purchased from the dispersal sale of props used on the 1984 film the Bounty, directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Mel…

An antique coffer, European 17/18th century, hinged lid with…

European Antique Coffer with Hinged Lid and Side Shelf

An antique coffer, European 17/18th century, hinged lid with side shelf

A French 19th century oak upholstered storage box supported on…

French 19th Century Oak Upholstered Storage Box on Legs

A French 19th century oak upholstered storage box supported on legs, height 47 cm, width 46 cm, depth 30 cm.

An antique Spanish brass-studded red-velvet covered domed-top…

Spanish brass-studded red-velvet domed trunk: 60cm wide, 42cm deep

An antique Spanish brass-studded red-velvet covered domed-top trunk 60 cm wide 42 cm deep,60 cm high

A Spanish walnut travelling case, 18th century, with seven…

18th Century Spanish Walnut Travelling Case with Seven Drawers

A Spanish walnut travelling case, 18th century, with seven drawers and iron swing handles to each end, 40 cm high, 57 cm wide, 32 cm deep

French walnut dome top chest with dove tail joins and bun feet,…

French Walnut Dome Top Chest with Dove Tail Joins, 53x32x32cm

French walnut dome top chest with dove tail joins and bun feet, crack to top and 5 cm loss to left side lid, width 53 x depth 32 x height 32 cm

An antique Continental oak country coffer, of plain design,…

Antique Continental Oak Country Coffer: Simple Design, Substantial Legs

An antique Continental oak country coffer, of plain design, plank top with clenched ends, raised on substantial square section legs. 145 x 63 x 72 cm.

A Continental oak coffer, probably early 17th century, with a…

17th Century Oak Coffer with Elaborate Details

A Continental oak coffer, probably early 17th century, with a panelled frieze, shaped bracket feet and original elaborate escutcheon and hinges, 76 cm high, 166 cm wide, 60 cm deep

An Italian walnut cassone, Tuscany, last quarter 16th century,…

16th Century Tuscan Walnut Cassone with Lion Paw Legs

An Italian walnut cassone, Tuscany, last quarter 16th century, the rising top above the panelled front and sides, on lion paw carved front legs. Width 184.5 cm, depth 60 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di Clemente, Florence, Italy. Leonard Joel, Sydney, the…

A European peg joined oak coffer, 19th century with a lovely…

19th Century European Oak Coffer with Rustic Patina

A European peg joined oak coffer, 19th century with a lovely patina, the rustic plank lift top over a box with two rectangular reserves to the front above a shaped apron, raised on square legs. Height 77 cm, width 130 cm, depth 65 cm

A beautifully carved walnut cassone, Italian circa 1680, 60 cm…

Italian Walnut Cassone, 1680

A beautifully carved walnut cassone, Italian circa 1680, 60 cm high, 165 cm wide, 54 cm deep

A very appealing small carved walnut chest, French or German,…

17th Century Carved Walnut Chest

A very appealing small carved walnut chest, French or German, early 17th century carved with two panels ., 100 cm wide, 50 cm high 39 cm deep

A fine carved walnut cassone north Italian circa 1640, 171 cm…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

A fine carved walnut cassone north Italian circa 1640, 171 cm long, 55 cm high, 54 cmm deep

A striking bird marquetry and string- inlaid oak chest, Dutch…

Dutch 17th Century Marquetry Bird Chest

A striking bird marquetry and string- inlaid oak chest, Dutch 17th century, 160 cm wide, 66 cm high, 62 cm deep

A very impressive marquetry and walnut chest dated 1645, German…

German Marquetry Walnut Chest, 1645

A very impressive marquetry and walnut chest dated 1645, German 17th century, 190 cm wide 90 cm high73 cm deep

A very rare dark walnut and iron bound strong chest, Basque…

17th Century Basque Strong Chest

A very rare dark walnut and iron bound strong chest, Basque region, Spanish circa 1640, 108 cm wide, 55 cm deep, 51 cm high

An unusual marquetry and carved poplar chest, Spanish circa…

1660 Spanish Poplar Chest with Marquetry and Carvings

An unusual marquetry and carved poplar chest, Spanish circa 1660 dimensions: 95 cm wide, 35 cm deep 35 cm high

An impressive walnut and iron mounted cassone, Spanish circa…

Walnut and Iron Mounted Cassone, Spanish 1660

An impressive walnut and iron mounted cassone, Spanish circa 1660, 165 cm long, 70 cm deep, 56 cm high

A small oak and pine chest, late 16th / early 17th century,…

Italian Oak and Pine Chest with Classical Carvings

A small oak and pine chest, late 16th / early 17th century, probably Italian, the rectangular top above the panelled front, on a moulded base with paw feet, carved classical decoration throughout, 32 cm high, 78 cm wide, 38 cm deep

An uncommon early 19th century French country chest, the fruit…

French Marquetry Inlaid Chest with Blind Fretwork

An uncommon early 19th century French country chest, the fruit wood marquetry inlaid trunk form top with half hinged lid above the oak base with blind fret work carved bowed frieze and three long drawers, captured ring iron handles and platform base.…

An impressive 19th century Spanish oak chest, the domed top and…

Elaborate 19th Century Spanish Oak Chest with Iron Strapping

An impressive 19th century Spanish oak chest, the domed top and front with elaborate cut iron strapping, ornate lock furniture, with large iron handles to each side, requires minor repair to part of the front detail. 114 cm x 59 cm x 65 cm.

A Continental fruitwood coffer, 18th century, with plank top,…

18th Century Fruitwood Coffer with Antique Hardware

A Continental fruitwood coffer, 18th century, with plank top, antique hinges and lock, a decorative shaped skirt, legs probably later, 52 cm high, 113 cm wide, 42 cm deep

Early 19th century European mahogany cellarette sarcophagus…

Mahogany Sarcophagus Cellarette with Brass Handles

Early 19th century European mahogany cellarette sarcophagus shape with sturdy brass handles, nine section interior (some veneer faults), 78 x 71 x 60 cm

Saratoga trunk, late 19th century European timber ribbed with…

European Saratoga Trunk with Leather Handles

Saratoga trunk, late 19th century European timber ribbed with leather handles and edging a/f tear to handle, height 59 cm, length 80 cm, depth 48 cm

French provincial oak cassone, 18th century, the rectangular…

18th Century French Oak Cassone with Geometrical Motifs

French provincial oak cassone, 18th century, the rectangular chest decorated with geometrical motifs, height 66 cm width 145 cm depth 52 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Diana Kemp, NSW

18th century German oak coffer with ornately carved front…

1766 German Oak Carved Coffer

18th century German oak coffer with ornately carved front including date 1766, 138 cm x 52 cm, 76 cm high

An Italian walnut cassone, late 17th century, with rising top…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

An Italian walnut cassone, late 17th century, with rising top above panelled sides and moulded base standing on lion paw feet, height 60 cm, width 185 cm, depth 61.5 cm. Provenance: di Clemente, Florence, Italy

Carriage trunk European painted, c1886 with Sloped sides,…

European Painted Carriage Trunk, c. 1886

Carriage trunk European painted, c1886 with Sloped sides, height 46 cm, length 93 cm, depth 47 cm

Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the rectangular trunk with a panelled front engraved with geometric motifs, on bracket feet, height 53 cm width 152 cm depth 53 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

A Dutch oak and ebony veneered chest (Kussenkast) 17th/18th…

Dutch Oak and Ebony Chest (17th/18th Century)

A Dutch oak and ebony veneered chest (Kussenkast) 17th/18th century

A Continental oak and metal bound trunk, 19th century, the…

19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Trunk with Wheels

A Continental oak and metal bound trunk, 19th century, the domed lid opening to a bare interior, the whole applied with decorative metal strapping and elaborate metalwork escutcheon, heavy iron pull handles to the sides, raised on wooden wheels enclosed…

19th century Spanish Colonial trunk, with domed cover, covered…

Studded Leather Spanish Colonial Trunk with Domed Cover

19th century Spanish Colonial trunk, with domed cover, covered in leather with stud decoration, a/f, 60 x 73 x 42 cm

18th century French coffer, of long proportions in fruitwood…

French Fruitwood Cofffer with Carved Front Paneling

18th century French coffer, of long proportions in fruitwood and brass bound metal with carved front panelling

An Italian cedar cassone, Adige region Northern Italy, 16th…

16th Century Italian Cedar Cassone with Carved Army Scene

An Italian cedar cassone, Adige region Northern Italy, 16th century, the exterior carved and decorated with a scene of an approaching army, the interior decorated with dragons and an eagle, 52 cm high, 147 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A Continental oak trunk. Having lift up top and fitted with…

Continental Oak Trunk with Drawers

A Continental oak trunk. Having lift up top and fitted with drawers below. Height 106 cm, width 144 cm, depth 53 cm.

An antique iron bound trunk, European, early 19th century, the…

19th Century European Iron Bound Trunk with Gold Decoration

An antique iron bound trunk, European, early 19th century, the slightly domed rising top revealing a velvet lined interior, the exterior decorated with panels of iron lattice work with gold floral and geometric decoration. Height 49 cm, width 87 cm, depth…

A large 18th/19th century French fruitwood coffer, the later…

Large French Fruitwood Coffer with Character

A large 18th/19th century French fruitwood coffer, the later four plank lid unhinged, the 18th century or earlier base with four panelled front and double panelled sides, of large size. 172 cm x 80 cm x 99 cm. Showing good age and character.

A French Louis Philippe elm petrin buffet, circa 1850, the…

Louis Philippe Petrin Buffet with Curved Dough Well

A French Louis Philippe elm petrin buffet, circa 1850, the removeable top reveals a full width curved well used for dough mixing and proving, the top serving as a working surface, two panelled doors to the front open to a single shelf for storage of…

An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Carved Motifs

An Italian walnut cassone, 18th century, the hinged open top with carved archways, stylised bird and floral motifs to the front, 57 cm high, 135.5 cm long, 52.5 cm deep, 58 x 135 x 52.5, 58 cm x 135 cm x 52.5 cm

A George II style dower chest on stand, Dutch East Indies,…

George II Dower Chest on Stand, Dutch East Indies

A George II style dower chest on stand, Dutch East Indies, circa 1850 87.5 cm high, 99 cm wide, 44 cm deep

An antique French cabin trunk with stencilled Melbourne…

French Melbourne Stencilled Cabin Trunk Coffee Table

An antique French cabin trunk with stencilled Melbourne destination, converted to coffee table, circa 1880s, interior with original lining and labels, 54 cm high, 90 cm wide, 51 cm deep

A large Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th…

Spanish Mule Chest Buffet Conversion

A large Spanish mule chest converted to a buffet, late 19th century, the shaped hinged top opening to a microsuade lined interior, above two doors opening to microsuade lined interiors. The whole carved in shallow relief. 108 cm high, 210 cm wide, 65 cm…

An Italian carved walnut cassone, early 19th century, 70 cm…

19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cassone

An Italian carved walnut cassone, early 19th century, 70 cm high, 163 cm wide, 600 cm deep

Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk…

17th Century Iron Casket with Burgundy Velvet Lining

Spanish iron bound casket, 17th century, with Burgundy silk velvet lining, raised on bracket feet, height 28 cm, width 43.5 cm, depth 21 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn Antiques, Vic... The Estate of Andrew Pratten, Sydney

Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular…

17th Century Iron Bound Oak Chest

Spanish iron bound oak chest, 17th century, the rectangular hinged plank lid enclosing a candle box with lock and lined with a fragment of a 17th-18th century verdure tapestry, iron bound with fleur-de-lis terminals, the front with square lock plate,…

Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged…

17th/18th Century Iron Bound Chest with Floral Decoration

Spanish iron bound chest, 17th/18th century, the domed hinged lid, over a rectangular body lined with green velvet, iron mounts with floral repousse decoration, raised on bracket feet, height 56 cm, width 129 cm, depth 38 cm. Provenance: John D. Dunn…

A 19th century Continental small coffer, the painted pine…

Continental Painted Pine Coffer with Bird and Flower Motifs

A 19th century Continental small coffer, the painted pine exterior with colourful birds and flowers in circular panels on green ground, the interior with two candle boxes, raised on bracket feet, characterful old patina. 86 cm x 50 cm x 63 cm. Provenance:…

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low…

Italian Renaissance Walnut Coffer with Lion Feet

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer, simple design with five panel front and panel sides. Two large lion front feet, wood, original patina. Tuscany, mid-16th century. Width 161 cm, depth 61 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di…

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low…

Renaissance Walnut Coffer with Lion Feet

Italian walnut coffer, Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer, simple design with five panel front and panel sides. Two large lion front feet, wood, original patina. Tuscany, mid-16th century. Width 184.5, depth 60 cm, height 59 cm. Provenance: di…

An early 16th century Italian cassone, the multi-panelled…

16th Century Italian Walnut Cassone

An early 16th century Italian cassone, the multi-panelled walnut body with an applewood plank top supported by two plank feet with iron supports. Northern Italy, circa 1620. Width 210 cm, depth 46 cm, height 76 cm

A German iron armada chest, Nuremberg,17th century, the solid…

17th Century German Iron Armada Chest with Secret Compartment

A German iron armada chest, Nuremberg,17th century, the solid cast iron chest, with a concealed key escutcheon to lid, and a secure locking system. The lid opening to reveal a painted cavity. 51.5 cm high, 60.5 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A Continental painted pine coffer, probably Austrian, 19th…

19th Century Painted Pine Austrian Coffer with Drawer

A Continental painted pine coffer, probably Austrian, 19th century the hinged lift top above a painted frieze and single long drawer 60 cm high, 149 cm wide, 62 cm deep

W.M.F German wine cooler, brass, circa 1910, 24 cm high

Antique Brass German Wine Cooler, 1910

W.M.F German wine cooler, brass, circa 1910, 24 cm high

An Italian early 16th century polychrome sarcophagus with Latin…

Italian Polychrome Sarcophagus, 16th Century, Dated 1504

An Italian early 16th century polychrome sarcophagus with Latin inscription dated 1504, 81 cm146 cm wide, 48 cm deep high

German enamel trunk, of rectangular form, with latch and handle,…

German Enamel Trunk, Rectangular, White, 47cm

German enamel trunk, of rectangular form, with latch and handle, in white, length 47 cm

A Dutch-Indonesian teak coffer on turned legs, with brass…

Dutch-Indonesian Teak Coffer with Brass VoC Monogram

A Dutch-Indonesian teak coffer on turned legs, with brass mounts including a central escutcheon with VoC (Dutch East India Coy) monogram. 108 x 60 x 90 cm.

A 17th century Italian walnut boarded chest, with decorative…

Italian Walnut Carved Chest with Dragons

A 17th century Italian walnut boarded chest, with decorative incised carving/poker work including dragons, to the sides and front panels, dovetail construction, steel bail handles. 114 cm x 48 cm x 47 cm.

A French oak coffer in the Renaissance manner, early 20th…

Renaissance-style French Oak Coffer with Iron Nail Decoration

A French oak coffer in the Renaissance manner, early 20th century, the hinged coffer with large square iron nail decoration to the lid, three, linen fold panels to the front within rail and stile frames, feathered, decorative borders, and fielded panels…

A large French coffer, 18th century, in walnut. The front with…

18th Century French Walnut Coffer with Iron Fittings

A large French coffer, 18th century, in walnut. The front with elaborate keyhole escutcheon in pyramid motif band, cast iron fittings, height 70 cm, width 134 cm, depth 62 cm

A Continental dowry chest, hand painted leather with iron studs,…

18th Century Hand-Painted Leather Continental Dowry Chest

A Continental dowry chest, hand painted leather with iron studs, 18th century, 41 cm high, 88 cm wide, 48 cm deep

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid,…

Italian Marquetry Cassone with Floral Inlay

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid, the panelled front with marquetry floral inlay framed by parquetry bands, the three front feet of wide scrolling form. 170 x 54 x 66 cm.

Dome top trunk late 19th century, with Spanish influence,…

Spanish-Influenced Walnut Dome Top Trunk with Brass Fittings

Dome top trunk late 19th century, with Spanish influence, walnut with oak interior, and large brass fittings, height 84 cm, length 124 cm, depth 64 cm

A small 18th/19th century French travelling trunk, pine with…

French Polychrome Painted Travel Trunk with Label

A small 18th/19th century French travelling trunk, pine with decorative polychrome painted finish, the hinged domed top with an old label: 'Monsieur Lacolley...'. 50 cm x 36 cm x 34 cm.

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone 58 cm high, 180…

18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cassone

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone 58 cm high, 180 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A small Spanish walnut coffer 40 cm high, 71 cm wide, 33 cm deep

Spanish Walnut Coffer - Small and Elegant

A small Spanish walnut coffer 40 cm high, 71 cm wide, 33 cm deep

A Spanish carved oak coffer 56 cm high, 110 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Spanish Oak Carved Coffer - 56x110x41cm

A Spanish carved oak coffer 56 cm high, 110 cm wide, 41 cm deep

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone with red leather…

18th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Leather Top

An 18th century Italian carved walnut cassone with red leather upholstered top 56 cm high, 170 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid,…

19th Century Italian Floral Inlay Cassone

A mid-19th century Italian cassone, long low form, hinged lid, the panelled front with marquetry floral inlay framed by parquetry bands, the three front feet of wide scrolling form, width 170 cm, depth 54 cm, height 66 cm.

A Continental stained walnut and beech coffer, 19th century,…

Stained Walnut and Beech Coffer with Carved Decoration

A Continental stained walnut and beech coffer, 19th century, probably incorporating earlier elements, the hinged top enclosing an open interior fitted with a till, the front and sides with carved and moulded decoration, raised on paw feet, 58 cm high, 153…

French oak chest fitted with a hinged lid and geometric carved…

Renaissance-style French Oak Carved Chest with Hinged Lid

French oak chest fitted with a hinged lid and geometric carved panels, Renaissance style

18th century Continental oak dome top coffer of large…

Large 18th Century Oak Dome Top Coffer

18th century Continental oak dome top coffer of large proportions

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped chest, 100 cm high,…

French Louis XV Marble Chest - Antique

Antique French Louis XV style marble topped chest, 100 cm high, 126 cm wide, 54 cm deep

Antique French oak trunk / coffer, 67 cm high, 130 cm wide, 55…

Antique French Oak Trunk/Coffer - 67x130x55cm

Antique French oak trunk / coffer, 67 cm high, 130 cm wide, 55 cm deep

An Italian cassone, 18th century, the lift top opening to an…

18th Century Italian Engraved Wooden Cassone

An Italian cassone, 18th century, the lift top opening to an interior and raised on a plinth base, whole featuring engraved wooden inset panels, 71 cm high, 140 cm wide, 51 cm deep

A Spanish chest with top opening & original iron fittings, 19th…

19th Century Spanish Chest with Iron Fittings

A Spanish chest with top opening & original iron fittings, 19th century, height, length W

Continental painted pine blanket box 19th century, 41.5 cm…

19th Century Continental Pine Blanket Box

Continental painted pine blanket box 19th century, 41.5 cm height, 78 cm length, 47 cm depth

Spanish carved oak coffer, 17th century, the rectangular lift…

17th Century Spanish Carved Oak Coffer

Spanish carved oak coffer, 17th century, the rectangular lift top with moulded edge, wrought iron latch and hinges, the façade with carved with a geometric pattern and floral spandrels, scalloped edge, height 75 cm width 118 cm depth 54 cm

Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled…

Basque Oak Coffer with Geometric Design

Spanish Basque oak coffer, 17th/18th century, the panelled front carved with stylised Basque crosses and geometric design, above two short drawers, height 65 cm, width 125 cm, depth 53 cm. Provenance: The Collection of Lady Sybil Joel, Sydney

Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 18th century, the…

18th Century Italian Marquetry Inlay Cassone

Italian marquetry inlay cassone, late 18th century, the rectangular moulded top above four panels inlaid with cherubs, birds and Jesuit christogram, raised on carved lion paws, height 60 cm, width 166 cm, depth 57 cm

A rare Colonial Spanish studded trunk, 18th century mounted in…

18th Century Spanish Studded Trunk with Copper Panels

A rare Colonial Spanish studded trunk, 18th century mounted in velvet with plenished copper panels and studs, 60 cm wide, 40 cm deep, 58 cm high

A French panelled ice chest, with a makers plaque, circa 1920s.…

French Panelled Ice Chest, 1920s

A French panelled ice chest, with a makers plaque, circa 1920s. 181 cm high, 110 cm wide, 69 cm deep

An antique French heavily carved walnut coffer. Depicting…

French Mythological Walnut Coffer with Heraldic Shield

An antique French heavily carved walnut coffer. Depicting unusual mythological scenes. Bearing a heraldic shield to lid, 65.5 cm high, 105 cm wide, 58 cm deep

A 19th century pine Dutch storage box, the hinged lid opening…

19th Century Dutch Pine Storage Box with Brass Escutcheon

A 19th century pine Dutch storage box, the hinged lid opening to reveal a candle tray, the front panelled with octagonal mouldings flanking a large brass escutcheon with original key. 104 x 56 x 50 cm

A large walnut coffer with original hardware, Spanish, 17th…

17th Century Spanish Walnut Coffer with Original Hardware

A large walnut coffer with original hardware, Spanish, 17th century 160 cm wide, 60 cm deep, 70 cm high

A walnut coffer with original metal hardware, Spanish,…

17th/18th Century Spanish Walnut Coffer with Metal Hardware

A walnut coffer with original metal hardware, Spanish, 17th/18th century 83 cm wide, 33.5 cm deep, 51 cm high

A Continental large elm coffer, early 19th century, 68 cm high,…

Large 19th Century Continental Elm Coffer

A Continental large elm coffer, early 19th century, 68 cm high, 142 cm wide, 60 cm deep

A carved walnut coffer, Spanish, 16th/17th century, 148 cm wide,…

16th/17th Century Spanish Walnut Carved Coffer

A carved walnut coffer, Spanish, 16th/17th century, 148 cm wide, 56 cm deep, 59 cm high

An antique European oak coffer, circa mid 18th century, the…

18th Century European Oak Coffer with Original Hardware

An antique European oak coffer, circa mid 18th century, the narrow coffer with a fine patina, having a simple narrow channel and ribbed design to the edges of the lid and raised on trestle supports, with the original iron nails, shaped strapping, lock and…

A French walnut coffer, late 16th/17th century, 72 cm high, 140…

French Walnut Coffer, Late 16th/17th Century, 72cm High

A French walnut coffer, late 16th/17th century, 72 cm high, 140 cm wide, 64 cm deep

16th/17th century Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer;…

Italian Renaissance Walnut Cassone Coffer with Carved Figures

16th/17th century Italian Renaissance walnut cassone low coffer; the simple carved front flanked by two deeply carved full figures. Original iron handle to each side, newly lined internally with camphor, 58 cm x 161 cm x 57 cm

An early 19th century Italian domed top pony skin trunk, 60 cm…

Italian Pony Skin Domed Top Trunk from 19th Century

An early 19th century Italian domed top pony skin trunk, 60 cm high, 113 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A very rare brass studded needlework coffer on fruitwood stand…

Brass-studded Needlework Coffer with Secret Drawer, French 1700

A very rare brass studded needlework coffer on fruitwood stand French, circa 1700 with secret money drawer inside, 69.5 cm high, 66 cm wide, 45 cm deep

A Northern Italian cellaret, mid 19th century walnut wine…

19th Century Italian Walnut Cellaret with Allegorical Carvings

A Northern Italian cellaret, mid 19th century walnut wine cooler, highly decorative carved panels of allegorical figures, depicting four Seasons, the finial depicting a river God with lion & shield, height 72 cm width 65 cm

A large European cassone with canted lift up top and shaped…

18th Century European Walnut Cassone with Brass Studs

A large European cassone with canted lift up top and shaped sides, overall decoration of shaped panels with brass studs. Standing on plinth shaped legs, walnut. Late-18th century. Height 123 cm, width 158 cm, depth 73 cm.

An Italian walnut cassone, 17th century, with vase and…

17th Century Italian Walnut Cassone with Inlay Panels

An Italian walnut cassone, 17th century, with vase and scrolling tulip inlay panels on Baroque moulded block feet, 172 width x 55 depth x 68.5 cm height